Office of Access and Opportunity

2020 News Archive

Council of Academic Diversity Officers to sponsor racial trauma workshop

April Scott, Ph.D., will lead a workshop on "Recognizing and Responding to Racial Trauma in Academia" on Nov. 10 from 12:30-1:30 p.m.

College of Social Work to host two virtual events featuring bestselling Author Ibram X. Kendi

The author of "How to Be an Antiracist" will be part of a book club discussion and a live discussion. The events are co-sponsored by the College of Social Work, the I.DeQuincey Newman Institute for Peace and Social Justice and the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Statement about the AAAS Gathering Incident

A message from the office of Diversity and Inclusion in response to the intolerable racist incident at an AAAS gathering.

Some Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Considerations During Covid-19

A message from the Interim Chief Diversity Officer, Dr. Tracey Weldon, that addresses perceived bigotry to our students, friends and colleagues of Asian descent as a result of this virus.

Challenge the conventional. Create the exceptional. No Limits.